Postcode WA8 9UN is located in an urban city, within the Farnworth ward of Halton in the North West region, and forms part of the Victoria Park area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 47.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Victoria Park is £45,783 per year. The nearest station is Widnes, about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Bongs.
Victoria Park has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,572 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
Victoria Park has an average crime rate, with approximately 47.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Victoria Park is £45,783 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 253 ft away from WA8 9UN.
Victoria Park near WA8 9UN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Widnes located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Widnes | N/A | Walking directions to Widnes |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | The Bongs | Large | Walking directions to The Bongs |
| 0.5 mi | Victoria Park | Large | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.4 mi | The Bongs | Medium | Walking directions to The Bongs |
Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £304,000 (about £283 per square foot) in Farnworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,000 up to £1,112,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 45 | £355,000 | £295 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £235,000 | £275 |
| Terraced | 5 | £175,500 | £232 |
| Flats | 9 | £103,000 | £199 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £277,475 | £85,000 | £182,975 | £159,950 |
| 2017 | £255,000 | £93,500 | £170,000 | £150,000 |
| 2018 | £261,000 | £102,000 | £173,000 | £156,500 |
| 2019 | £246,000 | £83,000 | £180,995 | £156,000 |
| 2020 | £285,000 | £107,500 | £190,000 | £150,000 |
| 2021 | £314,995 | £103,000 | £205,000 | £175,000 |
| 2022 | £357,500 | £100,000 | £230,000 | £224,000 |
| 2023 | £330,000 | £108,500 | £235,000 | £201,250 |
| 2024 | £365,000 | £102,500 | £235,000 | £226,000 |
| 2025 | £370,500 | £110,000 | £252,500 | £250,000 |
| 2026 | £377,500 | £78,500 | £237,500 | £160,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £215 | £138 | £188 | £134 |
| 2017 | £216 | £151 | £193 | £151 |
| 2018 | £227 | £165 | £181 | £171 |
| 2019 | £233 | £151 | £205 | £185 |
| 2020 | £238 | £178 | £205 | £206 |
| 2021 | £250 | £167 | £223 | £216 |
| 2022 | £297 | £184 | £250 | £200 |
| 2023 | £288 | £195 | £240 | £202 |
| 2024 | £299 | £179 | £253 | £218 |
| 2025 | £313 | £204 | £264 | £232 |
| 2026 | £281 | £208 | £302 | £140 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 9UN.
In the WA8 9UN postcode area, located within Victoria Park, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA8 9UN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | 100 Derby Road, Widnes, WA8 9LQ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.1 mi | Best-in M & S Lateshop | 45 Derby Road, Widnes, WA8 9LQ | Walking directions to Best-in M & S Lateshop |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Derby Road, Halton, WA8 9FN | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | PGS | Lime Avenue, Halton, WA8 6SY | Walking directions to PGS |
Annual council tax rates for Halton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WA8 9UN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Derek Twigg
Widnes and Halewood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WA8 9UN records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around WA8 9UN in Victoria Park is £304,000 (about £283 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to WA8 9UN, including Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School (Good), Lunts Heath Primary School (Outstanding) and Fairfield Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WA8 9UN is Widnes, about 636 m away.
WA8 9UN scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,572 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Widnes and Halewood covering WA8 9UN is Derek Twigg (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.